Welcome to the companion blog to my Social Studies 11 classes? Here we will have a chance to pose questions, share opinions, engage in discussion and discuss course topics or items of interest that relate to our classwork. A reminder that this is an open forum and it is expected that responses be aappropriate. Think of this as an extension of the classroom, if you wouldn't say it in the classroom please don't type it here. As well, please ensure you add your initials and the period of your socials class to the end of your comments so I know who to give credit to. For example if I was in the period 1 class I would end my comments with RL P-1.
Our First posting is about what it means to be Canadian.
Is there such a thing as a “typical” Canadian? How would you describe Canadians? Comment on how you think the world should see Canadians. Think about how Canada is different from other countries and why someone would want to move to Canada
32 comments:
I think a Canadian is someone that is free to do what they want. They have rights..and we don't actually live in igloos! Our sports teams rule pretty much..even if we dont win all the time, haha. We actually are pretty well off, we dont live in a world of war and all those bad things. MOST of us are really greatful, and that's what i think makes us so awesome. We have good beer..so i hear..and best of all our country is beautiful. Even though its 50 below most of the time.
RL P-3
L.G.
I would identify a Canadian as a very fortunate person living in a free country. A Canadian is entitled to their own opinion and is in a very neutral relationship with other countries, such as the United States. We are well known for our Molson Canadian beer! We have pretty down to earth people living in our country that are well-known for our laid back status. Canada provides a safe environment for families and their children, with beautiful scenery and tourist attractions. I would consider a Canadian as a lucky enough person to have the chance to grow up or live in this fine country.
Lewis Period 3 By D.P.
I think a Canadian is someone who had the right to do as they want. A Canadian is someone who has said EH! at least once in there life!A Canadian is a lucky person, who was born in the greatest country. I can tell you as a Canadian we DON'T live in igloo's or all ride dog sleds everywhere.A Canadian is someone who is proud of there nationality an who greets all races with open arms an no first judgements.
A Canadian is the ONLY way to live:)
RL P-3
M.L
I think a Canadian is someone who had the right to do as they want. A Canadian is someone who has said EH! at least once in there life!A Canadian is a lucky person, who was born in the greatest country. I can tell you as a Canadian we DON'T live in igloo's or all ride dog sleds everywhere.A Canadian is someone who is proud of there nationality an who greets all races with open arms an no first judgements.
A Canadian is the ONLY way to live:)
RL P-3
M.L
I dont really know what a canadian is...but i'll give it a try,!ok,they are so proud being a canadian!..
L.R.G
Lewis period
Canada is a very successful and prosperous country. It has come a long way since its founding years, and that is somtthing to take pride in. I don't believe Canada is responsible for the success of the world, I believe immigrants come from all over the world for a new start. It has definately proved that for these immigrants.
R.D. 2
I think my favourite artist would have to be Emily Carr...bcuz I like art and artists and she looks like she's is really talented in drawing.
B.J. Period 1
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Being Canadian means having freedom of speech and human rights that can be exercised when the opportunity presents itself. Nowhere else in the world can anyone take pride in saying that.
We are the free people; we are who we choose to be.
M.J.
Block C
I think that there is not such a thing as a typical Candian. We are portrayed as lumberjacks usually. Canadians all have different personalitys, traits, and mannerisms. Canada is different from other countries as that we are free. There is no war, no death penalty, and just friendly. People would want to move to Canada for all of the above reasons. We are a very understanding country.
RL P-1
A.J.K.
There is no such thing as a typical canadian.I would describe canadians as hard workers and hockey people. I think the world should see canadians as free people living in a free country. Somone would want to move to canada because it has a reputation of being a non racist country.
BM P-1
There is not a so called "Typical" Canadian unless you thought of this as a stereotype. The stereo type for a Canadian could be the type of person who drives around on a quad or a snowmobile, seeing as how we have winter all the time, and wears a flanel jacket and grunged up jeans. Canada is different from other countries because we have such a vast array of mountain ranges, paries, and rivers. There is many things a person could do in Canada and that is why people would want to move to Canada. We are also a free country in which some counries are not. That would also make people want to move here.
RL P-1
S.E.
Yes, I believe that there is such a thing as a typical canadian. A typical Canadain in my opinion is your everyday guy who works 9-5 comes home to his family and just relaxes. Maybe one that plays hockey, pays their taxes, and is a law abiding citizen. The person that is grateful for their rights as a canadian. A canadain should be proud since we have so much compared to people in other countries. There are not many reasons that a canadain should not be proud but there is a few. However not enought that a canadain should not be proud of the country they live in.
G.K.
P-1
Part of me doesn't think there is such a thing as a typical Canadian because individuality is what makes Canada distinct. There are certain stereotypes that are prominent in our society but I don't think that anyone qualifies as "typical," the variety of our culture is what makes this country Canada. But Canadians are "typical" in the fact that they we all are very fortunate to have been born into such a powerful position and a beautiful country.
SR P:1
I believe that people stereotype canadians, but to me everyone is different and we are all unique. I think that most Canadians are good people and we are proud of who we are. I think Canadians should be seen not as Canadians but as individuals. Canada is different than other countries because we tend to be more civilized and we are very diverse. One might want to move to Canada because in most cases everyone will be accepted, and there are a lot of opportunities here.
JM P-1
No, I do not believe there is such a thing as a typical Canadian. That would mean that everywhere in Canada you would find the same stereotypical standard. The definition of being Canadian is having freedom. That means that Indians can practice their own religion, and dress how they like. I think that other people appreciate how Canada is accepting of all religions and races therefore people want to immigrate here. Also, Canada is a country of dreams, so if you wish to make a good life for yourself you can. For example, it is hard to get a good job and good income in some European countries. In contrast Canada houses many opportunities so that when an individual wants to prosper, he/she has the potential to do so.
AR
P-1
I wouldn't say that there is such a thing as a "typical" Canadian, but I think that you could describe a Canadian as someone who cares about other people, and their thoughts and feelings. A canadian is someone who doesn't have to worry about being judged or ridiculed about their thoughts and opinions. We can be pretty accepting people. Even though the world sees us as people who live in igloos, work as lumberjacks and ride our snowmobiles to school, I think people should see us as open minded pretty calm people. Its for reasons like that, that people should think about living in Canada because we're not like other countries in the sense that were accepting and we'll take in other peoples cultural backgrounds. And besides, the party in Canada is where it's really at.
KR P-1.
I don't think there is such thing as a typical Canadian. Canadians are all cultures living in the same country and do more than just cut down trees. In Canada you can be yourself no matter what race you are or what religion you follow and you don't find that in very many countries. I think the world should see Canada as a peacekeeping nation that will be able to help countries in trouble and a powerful country.
RJ Lewis Per-1
I think a Canadian is someone that is an individual, embraced in their own culture with their own beliefs. A Canadian is someone who is polite and respectful to other cultures, communities and countries.
Canada was always well-known for its peacekeeping and it was a thing I took a great deal in pride from when I was younger. I rarely hear about it now. The peace-keeping of our country kept us different from many other coutnries as we would work with both sides and help settle any problems that they were going through.
Since Canada embraces its diversity in cultures, many people would want to move here because of that. The appeal of freedom and the amount of snow that Canada seems to be well-known for would also have foreigners wanting to come.
Canada should be seen as a country with diverse cultures, beliefs and communities all with equal rights and freedom. We should be seen as a country of peace, equality and peace-keeping. Polite and respectful towards the other cultures and beliefs that are spread throughout the country.
C.N P-1
I think that there is no such thing as a typical Canadian. There are so many different ethnic groups and different personalities that it is impossible for there to be a typical Canadian. I believe Canadians are all different but contain some similar qualities. Canadians as a whole are kind, peaceful and generous individuals who consider the well being of others before themselves. The world should see Canadians as generous people who will welcome them with open arms. Canada is such a unique country because it was built upon the combination of many different people from different countries coming together to become one nation. Moving to Canada would be a smart decision. It would be a smart decision because you would feel accepted right away and it would be easy to find a climate to suit your personality. Theres obviousely lots of colder areas but there is also a desert area near Osoyoos B.C.
H.G. Period 1
I believe that there is no original Canadian. I base my opinion on what Mr. Lewis, yourself, said first day of class that Canada is a 'Cultural Mosiaq'. I believe that there are many different aspects to being a Canadian and all together they are very diversified but equal in how a Canadian may seem. Such as you could be a lumberjack in BC, or a french artist in Quebec and can look equally Canadian.
H.B.
Period - 1
No, i don't think that there is such thing as a typical Canadian. everyone is different and all Canadians are free to make their own choices and opinions, so that is what reflects their own personality. Most Canadians are civilized and respectful and are fortunate to belong to such a great country. Canada is a very relaxed country and anybody who wants to relieve their stress or not have to worry about war or getting shot in the street lol should come to Canada and feel proud.
P.S
P-1
What does it mean to be a Canadian? Being Canadian is about doing the right thing choosing the question whether what others our doing is right or wrong if it be our neighbouring countries or our government. Then a true Canadian should act upon those ideals and try to change what is happening in the world for the better.The world should view Canada as one of the good guys, an ally that always has their back. Now a days, most Canadians don't challenge coruption they just figure that it is not their problem and donn't bother to act on what is right or wrong. They don't care that the government is wasting our money on stuff that doesn't improve the country or province but ithere choice just makes them look better to the rest of the world. Being a Canadian means doing whats right and fighting for theior freedom and beliefs and that is something that a lot of Canadians have forgotten this.
JJ period 1
I actually don't think there is a 'typical' canadian, everyone is different and they are respected for that. The world sees us as leaders of many stuff; however, lately that has been changing. Canada is different from other countries such as the United States because we have many other cultures in our country. We don't see that everywhere. Alot of people want to move to Canada for various reasons, one might be the rights and freedoms it has to offer to everyone, no matter what color your skin is.
GB - P1
I believe that to be a Canadian is to be different. We unify through our differences and thus there is no "typical canadian" although some qualities may shine through such as our love of hockey and our capacity to be polite, we are a nation which prides ourselves on how different we all are. This is shown through our multicultural society and our willinsness to accept everyone. I think our nation is truly special and I am proud to call myself a canadian.
MR P-1
To someone who is Canadian, noone would probably admit there is such thing as a "typical" Canadian. However what some may preceive as "typical" Canadian would definately be influenced by media and what other rumours people may have heard.Someone might say we live in igloos, have pet polar bears, worship a maple leaf. While others may say we say the word "eh" alot are all in the lumber, fishing, or oil industries and have a vast variety of wildlife in our backyards. While some of this may be true to some people, not all of it is true in my eyes. To me, being a Canadian means being someone who is proud of the country they live in. Someone who is not afraid to get a little to "into" the hockey game and paint their face or yell at the t.v if their team looses. Being Canadian means for me that I am more than lucky to live in a country that is so diverse whether it be culture, language, geography or wildlife. I think this is how the world should see as what ebing a Canadian is. We are different in that we take much pride in how different we are and are very open.
EP P-1
I do not believe there is such a thing as a "typical" Canadian. Just because more than one person in Canada has almost the same qualities as another Canadian (woah, what are the chances of that, eh?) it does not mean that they are the "typical" Canadian. When you have a certain amount of people in one country, it's inevitable that people are going to have common interests and personality traits. Therefore, I don't think there is a "typical" Canadian, and that's the beauty of it. If everyone were typical, we wouldn't be known as the diversified nation that embraces all peoples. This is Canada's specialty, in my eyes. Our ability to accept and appreciate our many different cultures and our abundant wildlife. To me, the true Canadian is someone who accepts others with open arms and understanding (other requirements: must like beer). I would like the world to see us not as a nation with "eh" in every sentence, but as a mass of diversified people who hold their own in every situation.
-g.b.
I think Canadians choose to follow the view of a "typical" Canadian for humour. It has become one of our favourite jokes to make igloos or go crazy when our hockey team wins a game. The way we live is largely reflected on our parent's upbringing, whether they immigrated here or were born saying, "eh" and fetching newspapers in their long johns. The way the world sees Canada is a slandered dream of a simpler life and I think we should keep some of the stereotypes to remain different from other countries and for tourist attractions.
Sure, a typical Canadian is someone who pays lots of taxes, gives to other countries, gives to the poorer people in our community, have winter olympics with no snow, pay for the olympics for the next 75 years,works 8 hours a day 5 days a week, has a family, watches hockey, drinks beer, orders pizza, get attacked by mosquitoes in the summer, shovels snow for six months of the year, and has frost bite on their toes or fingers. The world should see Canada as a giving nation, not somewhere to run to when they have a problem, and we have lots of fresh water. Someone might want to move to Canada for the free health care, fresh air, fresh water, and Tim Hortons.
LT RL P-1
As Canadians, we all have things in common. For example, we have the maple leaf on our flag to unite us, and all Canadians have freedoms and rights that are unique to Canada. However, I don't think that there is such a thing as a typical Canadian. Each person who is Canadian is as unique and diverse as the multicultures that exist within Canada. Although Canadians are all tied together by universal Canadian ideas and traditions, they all are different in some way from another.
C.M P-1
I think a Canadian used to be a very symbolic thing. We used to be the first to protest the first to help the third world countries the first to care about a lot of things, but we are changing. People in other, lesser countries imagine moving to Canada their whole lives sometimes. It is considered this magnificent place where everyone is accepted and everyone can start fresh but we are not as kind as we think we are. The majority of the canadian population is very, very selfish. We want to care about others I think. We want to live up to the Canadian reputation, but in the end we can't give up our perfect lives and step out of our little bubbles. We want help and make a stand for what we beleive in but that might involve losing our job or not having enough money to buy that new snowmobile. I think there is a typical Canadian: an average person who goes to work five days a week and watches hockey on their free time. There is an average Canadian but that is not necassarilly a good thing.
Lewis P-1
A.P.
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